The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander 12mm F5.6 and the Rokinon 14mm f2.8 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Rokinon 14mm f2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The Voigtlander 12mm F5.6 with a length of 43mm, is 53mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Rokinon 14mm f2.8 also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Voigtlander 12mm F5.6's 75mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Voigtlander 12mm F5.6 weighs 230g, which means it is 322g (58%) lighter than the Rokinon 14mm f2.8 which has a weight of 552g.
Lens Mounts
The Voigtlander 12mm F5.6 has the Leica M lens mount whereas the Rokinon 14mm f2.8 has the Samsung NX lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount and Samsung NX500, Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX3000 for the Samsung NX Mount.
Rokinon 14mm f2.8 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Voigtlander 12mm F5.6 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 12mm.
On the other hand, the Rokinon 14mm f2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm.
